News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko outlines strategic directions for CIS activities
“Countering terrorism, strengthening border security, and combating transnational crime have long ceased to be tasks for individual agencies. They have become components of the national security of each CIS state,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko defines core elements of national security for all CIS states
Belarusian President said at the CIS Heads of State Council summit in Tajikistan...

Lukashenko to attend CIS summit in Dushanbe. What’s on agenda?
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, who is on a working visit to Tajikistan, will attend a meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council. Many are calling this summit special, and there are many reasons for this...

Lukashenko arrives in Tajikistan’s capital where CIS summit will take place
The agenda of the Dushanbe session of the CIS Heads of State Council also includes matters concerning energy security, cooperation in defense, in border security, and in fight against transboundary crime...

Lukashenko off to Tajikistan on working visit
The Belarusian leader is set to take part in a meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council, which will be held in Dushanbe on 10 October...

Lukashenko to pay working visit to Tajikistan on 9-10 October
One of the most significant agenda items for Belarus is a statement by the CIS heads of state on the upcoming 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident...

Lukashenko briefed on agriculture, Zapad 2025 exercise, UAV incursions
Another important topic was the follow-up to the recent talks between the Belarusian president and the Sultan of Oman. A large-scale joint project in agriculture is being considered. It has been proposed to implement this project in Vitebsk Oblast, using the experience of agricultural enterprises in Braslav District that are part of the system of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate...

Leaders of Belarus, Oman continue talks in informal setting
The Belarusian leader invited the distinguished Omani guest to his residence...

Lukashenko announces new phase in relations with Oman
"In December 2024 in Muscat, we agreed to jointly open a new chapter in our relations and to begin counting their new stage from your first official visit to Minsk"...

Lukashenko: Belarus is determined to build the best possible relationship with Oman
At the beginning of the meeting, the Belarusian head of the state noted that mass media had described the visit of the Sultan of Oman to Minsk as historic. “I share this point of view,” the president said...

Lukashenko meets with Sultan of Oman in Palace of Independence
The official negotiations of the Belarusian head of state and the Sultan of Oman had been preceded by a solemn welcome ceremony in the Palace of Independence involving an honor guard company. National anthems were performed followed by a photography ceremony...

Lukashenko: Teacher's role is greater than ever in fast-paced innovative era
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings as Belarus marks Teacher's Day...

Lukashenko reviews pilot project for wooden dairy complex
Aleksandr Lukashenko is confident that the structure will last for 50 years, if everything is built and treated properly...

Lukashenko hosts conference in Soligorsk to discuss poultry farming trends
According to the president, Belarus is the region’s leading manufacturer of poultry meat and eggs, with 407 eggs made per capita and 63kg of poultry meat in carcass weight terms sold per capita in 2024...

Lukashenko’s closed-door meetings cover defense industry, Africa, and oil
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held three working meetings on 2 October, which were largely closed-door...

Lukashenko congratulates senior citizens on Day of Older Persons
The president noted that representatives of the older generation today continue to make a significant contribution to the country’s development, passing on their knowledge to the youth, and serving as guardians of the spiritual traditions of the Belarusian people...

Lukashenko: Belarus views CIS, EAEU as important actors in building fair world order
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that the global majority strives for cooperation based on the principles of equality and mutual respect, without dictates, threats, illegal restrictions, or coercion. This was confirmed by the recent SCO summit in China...

Lukashenko expects Belarus-Kyrgyzstan trade to hit $500 million by 2030
I expect Belarus-Kyrgyzstan trade to hit $500 million by 2030, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev in Minsk on 30 September...

INNOPROM. Belarus expo opens in Minsk
The event has attracted over 510 participating companies. This includes a strong contingent of more than 290 companies from 23 Russian regions, over 190 Belarusian companies, and more than 30 international firms from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, which will be featured in their respective national pavilions...

Lukashenko highlights importance of hard work and discipline for strong economy
“It is better to work the land than to fight a war,” the head of state said. “Therefore, let’s work hard to build a strong economy. Iron discipline is important too. We must create a system where everyone is disciplined: when something is said, it must be done. Nothing more is needed. This will suffice”...